BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Gain the expertise to navigate and shape today’s global financial systems. Economists with specialist knowledge of financial systems and markets are in particularly high demand. This degree gives you a compelling mix of economics and finance that will put you in a strong position to succeed in the global financial industry.

Faculty: Loughborough Business School | Department: Economics | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree covers all the topics you need to succeed as an economist or to pursue a range of different career paths, with plenty of flexibility built in to tailor the course to the areas that interest you. Year 1 compulsory modules: Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Quantitative Economics, Foundations for Economists, Responsible Management Practice, Data Analysis, Statistics for Economics.

Career pathways

Our economics graduates are in high demand for jobs. You could go into a traditional economist role, or take your skills into a wide range of other career paths.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAA; While no specific subjects are required, we prefer subjects which demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. These include: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.; In some circumstances we may ask applicants to achieve specific grades in certain subjects. Typical IB offer: 37 (6,6,6 HL). Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade A. GCSE: GCSE Maths grade 6/B and GCSE English Language grade 4/C; GCSE Maths Grade 6/B: There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. Selection: Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases an interview may be required. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,950 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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